Stirling contextual offer checker: typical vs contextual offers by course

A contextual offer is a lower grade requirement some universities make to applicants whose circumstances may have affected their grades. Who is eligible varies by university and sometimes by course, so treat this as a guide and confirm with University of Stirling.

Typical offer

BBB

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Contextual offer

ABB

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A simple grade comparison only. Whether you qualify for a contextual offer is decided by the university.

All Stirling courses with a contextual offer

CourseTypical offerContextual offerOfficial page
Criminology and PhilosophyBBBABBEntry requirements
Criminology and Social PolicyBBBABBEntry requirements
EconomicsABBAABEntry requirements
Economics and Environmental ScienceABBAABEntry requirements
Economics and FinanceABBAABEntry requirements
Economics and MarketingABBAABEntry requirements
Economics and MathematicsABBAABEntry requirements
Economics and PoliticsABBAABEntry requirements
HistoryBBBBBEntry requirements
History and HeritageBBBBBEntry requirements
History and Journalism StudiesBBBBBEntry requirements
History and LawBBBBBEntry requirements
History and PhilosophyBBBBBEntry requirements
History and PoliticsBBBBBEntry requirements
History and ReligionBBBBBEntry requirements
History and SociologyBBBBBEntry requirements
History and SpanishBBBBBEntry requirements
History and Sports StudiesBBBBBEntry requirements
Human Resource ManagementBBBABBEntry requirements
Human Resource Management and LawBBBABBEntry requirements
Human Resource Management and MarketingBBBABBEntry requirements
Human Resource Management and PsychologyBBBABBEntry requirements
Human Resource Management and SpanishBBBABBEntry requirements
International PoliticsBBBABBEntry requirements
MarketingBBBBBEntry requirements
Marketing and PsychologyBBBBBEntry requirements
Marketing and SpanishBBBBBEntry requirements
PhilosophyBBBABBEntry requirements
Philosophy and PoliticsBBBABBEntry requirements
Philosophy and PsychologyBBBABBEntry requirements
Philosophy and ReligionBBBABBEntry requirements
Scottish HistoryBBBABBEntry requirements
Sociology and Social PolicyBBBABBEntry requirements
Sociology and SpanishBBBABBEntry requirements
Sport Business ManagementBBBABBEntry requirements
Sport Development and CoachingBBBBBEntry requirements

Data updated September 2026. Courses without a published contextual offer are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

Who gets a contextual offer at Stirling?

Criteria vary by university and sometimes by course. Common factors include school performance, local area participation or deprivation data, care experience, and eligibility for free school meals or similar. University of Stirling decides eligibility itself, so check its official page before assuming you qualify.

Is a contextual offer guaranteed?

No. A contextual offer is a lower grade requirement for eligible applicants who also meet the course's other requirements, such as required subjects. It does not guarantee an offer.

Where does this data come from?

Offers are taken from university course pages (data updated September 2026). Courses without a published contextual offer are not listed. Always confirm on the official page.

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